Soho Real Estate

About Manhattan Soho NYC

SoHo, a neighborhood in downtown Manhattan bounded by
Houston Street on the north, Canal Street on the south, Lafayette Street
on the east and 6th Avenue on the west, is famous for its many cast
iron architectural elements and artsy downtown atmosphere. Originally
named the Cast Iron District, the neighborhood became known as SoHo
after its gentrification. SoHo is an acronym for South of Houston. If
you are looking for a space with high ceilings and lots of natural light,
SoHo is the perfect neighborhood.

Originally an industrial and manufacturing zone, the converted factory
buildings are now prime loft space with some of the highest ceiling
heights in Manhattan. The lack of tall buildings and skyscrapers in
the neighborhood allows for a lot of natural light and sunlight. The
street maintains its old world artsy feel, with cobblestone streets,
art galleries, trendy fashion design studios in the neighborhood. In
recent years, the area has become much more commercial with stores like
J. Crew and Bloomingdales opening stores in the neighborhood. This area
is famous for its award winning restaurants and its amazing boutique
shops.

For further information about specific spaces and buildings in the
area, call Prime Manhattan Realty at (212) 268-8043. We will find the
perfect commercial space for your needs at no cost! We will help to
negotiate you an ideal lease agreement that will save you money and
time.

Soho Real Estate Guide

Locale Subway
West Side - A/C/E to Canal
West Side - C/E to Spring Street
West Side - 1/2/3 to Houston and Canal Streets
R/W to Prince Street
N/R/Q/W to Canal Street
East Side - 6 to Canal and Spring Streets
J/M/Z to Canal Street

Soho Area Restaurants
If you’re interested in seeing some celebrities as you dine, then
check out Mercer Kitchen and Fiamma Osteria.
An equally appetizing hotspot for French cuisine is the exceptional
Balthazar.

Check out the Cub Room for high quality American fare and Dos Caminos
SoHo for a taste of contemporary Mexican plates.
Craving sweets and gourmet coffee? Once Upon a Tart and Ceci-Cela have
all the treats you need.

Soho Nightlife
Come to Cipriani SoHo or the Grand Bar and Lounge at the SoHo Grand
Hotel to have a cocktail and fraternize with sophisticated crowd that
frequents these SoHo hotspots. In the mood for something more relaxing?
Check out Kenn’s Broome Street Bar, a neighborhood favorite, along
with SoHo Park, an outdoor restaurant, perfect for having a drink and
catching up with old friends.

If you’d rather be dancing, grab your friends and bring them to
S.O.B.’s and dance the night away, swaying to the beats of live
Brazilian, Reggae, R&B and hip-hop tunes.

Soho Landmarks & History

SoHo is best known for its cast-iron architecture. Cast-iron was a
popular building material before the wide use of steel, and to this
day, it is the largest surviving cast-iron district in the world. The
commercial buildings that line Broome Street and Spring Street feature
cast-iron decorations and other cast-iron architectural elements. The
Haughwout Building at 488 Broadway and the Gunther Building at 469 Broome
Street portray classic examples of cast-iron façades bolted to
a brick base.

SoHo is well known for its abundant lofts. After manufacturing companies
moved out of the SoHo neighborhood, the big spaces provided the perfect
studio for artists looking for spaces with good lighting and tall ceilings.
As the artists moved into the neighborhood, the district became famous
for its art galleries. As word got out to the general population about
SoHo’s chic status, the area began to gentrify into a new trendy
neighborhood for the upper-middle class.

Soho Area Scene
SoHo is a major shopping destination of tourists and New York City locals
alike. The streets are lined with sidewalk venders selling artwork,
apparel and jewelry in front of bigger brand name stores. Designer stores
such as Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Catharine Malandrino,
Burberry, Kate Spade, Coach and Ben Sherman line West Broadway, Broadway,
Broome and Spring Streets.

National brands such as Lacoste, American Eagle, H&M, J. Crew, and
Banana Republic, have shoppers racing up and down Broadway looking for
the best deals. Bloomingdales and Barney’s also have locations
in SoHo.